Cuale Island

My family and I stayed at Family Selection for 5 nights in April with our two kids (ages 8 and 5), along with my brother’s family. It was very budget-friendly, yet the service and facilities truly exceeded our expectations. We especially loved how the Family Selection area felt smaller and more private. The pool, restaurant (with à la carte options for breakfast and lunch), kids club, and private beach area were all close together and easy to access. The beach was another highlight—we actually preferred beach area over in front of the Grand Palladium. The sand was incredibly soft, and the water was clear and beautiful. A big part of what made our trip so special was our butler, Josue. He truly went above and beyond—welcoming us with thoughtful touches, arranging farewell gifts, sending champagne to our room, booking all our dinner reservations, helping us set up pickleball, and checking in daily with helpful updates. He also made sure all of our pre-arrival requests on our Wish List (like minibar preferences, pillows, and items for the kids) were ready for us. We’ve never felt so well taken care of at a resort. Moises (I hope I have his name right!) was also wonderful at check-in and even surprised our kids with Pokémon cards, which they loved. The food and drinks were very good overall. We especially enjoyed the mimosas and Nespresso martinis! We ate at à la carte restaurants every night—Bamboo, The Nest, and Portofino were our favourites. We hope to return!

Beautiful, quiet place. The pool was a bit too cold for our liking. The restaurant food was about a 7.

Room was good. Spa was average at best.